Anti-encroachment drive along nullahs in Karachi starts today
Major operation against encroachments near drainage nullahs in Karachi will begin today (Wednesday).
KARACHI (Dunya News) - Sindh government is all set to launch anti-encroachment drive along drainage nullahs in Karachi from today (Wednesday), Dunya News reported.
According to sources, a major operation against encroachments near drainage nullahs, which were blamed for the flood-like situation in the city during recent monsoon rains, will begin today.
Sources said that on the first day, illegal constructions including shops and shades constructed near nullahs in Central District will be demolished. The owners of commercial buildings and shops have been directed to vacate the area.
According to deputy commissioner, illegal constructions in Nullah Stop, New Karachi, Café Piyala and other surrounding areas would be removed in the first phase of anti-encroachment drive.
The grand operation will be supervised by concerned deputy commissioners along with teams of law enforcement agencies while additional officials of the anti-encroachment department were also summoned from other parts of Sindh.
